Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Sheffield

Office & Site Based

70,000 - 85,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance + Annual Bonus + Healthcare + Progression + Training

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor, offering genuine progression into senior operational leadership, ongoing professional development, and the chance to play a key role in the expansion of its Northern operations.

Do you have experience managing heavy civil engineering projects within highways, drainage or water? Are you looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful business that has ambitious growth plans and a strong pipeline of work across Yorkshire and the wider Northern region?

This growing civil engineering contractor delivers projects across highways, rail, drainage and water infrastructure, along more, with schemes ranging from smaller works up to 10 million in value. Following continued success and expansion within the water sector, the business is looking to strengthen its leadership team as it continues to grow across Yorkshire, the Northwest and into emerging sectors.

In this role, you will oversee multiple civil engineering projects across the Northern region, managing operational delivery from pre-construction through to completion. Working closely with clients, commercial teams and site management, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Contracts Manager, although experienced Project Managers/Construction Managers/Site Managers with strong heavy civil engineering backgrounds will also be considered. All candidates must have a valid UK driver's licence.

• Manage multiple heavy civil engineering projects across the Northern region
• Oversee pre-construction planning and project delivery from start to completion
• Attend client, commercial and project progress meetings
• Work closely with estimating, procurement and commercial teams
• Lead tender handovers and pre-start meetings
• Manage project performance, programme delivery and operational efficiency
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across highways and water sectors

• Previous experience in a construction management role
• Strong background in heavy civil engineering
• Essential experience within highways, drainage or water sectors
• CSCS Card
• Full UK Driving Licence

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.